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Retirement

How much would I need to invest in ASX shares for a retirement income of $100,000 per year?

| Grace Alvino

With the right yield and portfolio size, a six-figure income from ASX shares is achievable.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that turned a $5,000 investment into $10 million

| Samantha Menzies

These shares have generated enormous returns.

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 30? Here's how I'd aim for an extra $24,600 a year in retirement boosting passive income buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Regular investments in quality ASX shares can lead to life-changing passive income by retirement.

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How to invest

The $10,000 ASX share portfolio I'd build for a 25-year-old today

| Grace Alvino

Here’s how I’d invest $10,000 with decades of compounding ahead.

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How to invest

Diversification: Why earnings geography matters more than company location

| Melissa Maddison

Build a diversified portfolio without leaving the ASX.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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ETFs

The lazy investor's guide to ASX ETFs

| Grace Alvino

Sometimes the smartest investing approach is the simplest.

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Recent editor's choice News

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2 ASX blue-chip shares with turnaround potential

| Christopher Georges

Investors shouldn't write-off Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) or Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) just yet.

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Aged care operators' share prices smashed

| Mike King

Aged care operators face zero earnings growth according to some analysts

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The bargain hunter's guide to Amaysim Australia Ltd

| Tom Richardson

Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) is a small-cap telco posting some decent growth.

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Platinum Asset Management Limited, Henderson Group plc, Magellan Financial Group Ltd: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Shares in Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM), Henderson Group plc (ASX:HGG) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) are starting to…

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3 simple investing strategies for a happy retirement

| Mike King

Implement these 3 strategies and your portfolio will almost certainly beat the market

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Top stock picks for June

| Motley Fool Staff

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) and Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) are among…

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Slammed: Sirtex Medical Limited falls 7% after shock update

| Sean O'Neill

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) has advised investors to expect lower growth this year than previously.

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Mesoblast limited trading halt leaves it on the edge

| Tom Richardson

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares will be volatile when it returns to the ASX boards.

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Is the party over for the Santos Ltd share price?

| Tim McArthur

The run in oil shares such as Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) may have come to an end.

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Why a Brexit vote could shatter your portfolio

| Tom Richardson

Overnight opinion polls suggest a Brexit vote is a possibility.

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Slammed: 3P Learning Ltd shares sink on trading update

| Sean O'Neill

3P Learning Ltd (ASX:3PL) advised shareholders this morning that tough trading conditions are hampering growth.

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Iron ore sinks and is headed lower

| Mike King

Iron ore falls 0.2% overnight, but more falls appear likely

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Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd's share price takes off on Chinese investment

| Tim McArthur

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) may have just scored the upper hand on Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN).

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These growth shares could double over the next 12 months

| Mike King

Looking for growth stocks to supercharge your portfolio? Here are three companies that might be exactly what you're looking for

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Is Nanosonics Ltd a blue-chip share of tomorrow?

| Tom Richardson

The Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) share price is rocketing today.

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FlexiGroup Limited shares plummet: Is it too cheap to miss?

| James Mickleboro

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) shares have dropped after reporting a drop in statutory profit of 35%. But is it worth buying…

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Nearmap Ltd jumps on $1 million contract – should you buy shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) doesn't look expensive, despite today's rise.

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Is Wilson's WAM Leaders Ltd fund worth buying?

| Tom Richardson

The WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX:WLE) fund is set to invest in mid-cap ASX growth shares.

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Galaxy Resources Limited to merge with General Mining Corp Ltd

| Mike King

Lithium miners Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) set to merge with General Mining Corp Ltd (ASX:GMM)

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I own these 3 FAST-growing shares, do you?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO), Somnomed Limited (ASX:SOM) and Bulletproof Group Ltd (ASX:BPF) are worth watching closely.

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5 companies with fast-growing dividends to boost your wealth

| Matthew Bugden

Success stories like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) have also…

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Does danger lurk for these 3 high-yielding dividend shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Are dividend investors best served by avoiding Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), and Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA)?

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5 ASX tech shares that could make you rich

| Tom Richardson

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX:ADA) could be tomorrow's winners.

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Brokers say buy these 2 ASX shares for their huge dividends

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) is one of two ASX shares which pay huge dividends and have just been rated as…

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3 shares super funds love that you should avoid

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Companies like QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) have poor track records.

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3 blue-chip shares for a stronger US dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The chances of a US interest rate hike have grown considerably, and it's now time to act. Shares of CSL…

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The easy way to build a $1 million portfolio 

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

 The opportunity cost of big-ticket items is a killer for your wealth generation.

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The problems Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd face in one picture

| Mike King

Can Big W and Target be turned around?

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Why Appen Limited shares are going gangbusters

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Appen Limited (ASX:APX) shares soared as much as 18% today, and there could be more gains to come.

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Broker slaps $95.60 price target on Macquarie Group Ltd

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares could head higher in 2016.

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How much higher can Cochlear Limited and CSL Limited shares go?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) continue to surge higher.

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3 reasons you should sell Woolworths Limited shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has tarnished its reputation as being one of Australia's best blue-chip shares.

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd reports rapid growth: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Are today's results a 'Buy' sign for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH)?

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Broker names 3 stocks to buy, and 2 to sell

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) in your portfolio?

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Is it time you bought Telstra Corporation Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

Could Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) climb higher in the next few months thanks to growth in Asia and its healthcare…

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Which is the better investment: Growth or income shares? 

| Motley Fool Staff

With bank interest rates declining, many investors may be drawn to high yielding stocks such as Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) but that may not…

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Wesfarmers Ltd tipped to slash dividends

| Tom Richardson

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASXWES) could be forced to cut dividends.

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is jumping today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are defying weaker market conditions today.

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Could this small tech company be the next TPG Telecom Ltd?

| Mike King

Up more than 100% since listing last year, this company could have much further to run

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Orocobre Limited shares soar as lithium price hype builds

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Lithium shares have been a hot topic so far in 2016, with Altura Mining Ltd (ASX:ALU) and General Mining Corp…

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